You may be carefully assessing your professional affairs, which may mean that you are thinking about what to do with greater conscientiousness today. Paying attention to what needs to be done can bring a deeper level of awareness to how you live your life in general. You might, for example, try to remember to check up on yourself during the day to see if you are taking deep abdominal breaths every 10 or 15 minutes. As you breathe, take notice of the things that surround you, such as your environment or the thoughts you have. Becoming aware of your breathing can make it easier for you to be present to each moment and help you do things with greater thought and attention to detail.

If we are aware of our breath, we will become more attuned to the various elements of our lives. There are times when we tune out while working, and this makes it difficult for us to really remain in the present and be conscious of what we are doing. Our breath, however, holds the key to becoming more aware of our actions, thoughts, and words, bringing a greater amount of presence to our work; we will not only be able to get more done but we will do so with more discernment and sensitivity. Breathing conscientiously will enable you to give your full and undivided attention to the work you do today.